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1. Set RESistance LEVel Description Sets or queries the CR mode level percentage of the Set conductance value when the dynamic mode units are set to Percent Syntax RESistance LEVel lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance LEVel Related RESistance SET Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt level conductance value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum conductance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum conductance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the level Example conductance value RESistance LEVel MIN Sets the level conductance value to the minimum 75 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query example RESistance LEVel gt 50 Returns the Level as 50 percent Set RESistance RISE Description Sets the rising current slew rate for CR dynamic mode Syntax RESistance RISE lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance RISE Related RESistance FALL Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Rising current slew rate mA uS MINIMUM or MIN Minimum slew rate MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum slew rate Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the rising current slew rate in mA uS Example RESistance RISE MIN Sets the rising slew rate to the minimum Query example RESistance RISE gt 50 000 Returns the rising slew rate as 50mA uS Set RESistance FALL Description Sets the falling current slew rate for CR dynamic mo
2. MODE CRANGe VRANGe RESPonse 16 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Command types There are a number of different instrument commands and queries A command sends instructions or data to the unit and a query receives data or status information from the unit Command types Simple A single command with without a parameter Example CONFigure RESPonse MAX Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark 2 A parameter data is returned Example gt CONFigure RESPonse Compound Two or more commands on the same command line Compound commands are separated with either a semi colon or a semi colon and a colon A semi colon is used to join two related commands with the caveat that the last command must begin at the last node of the first command A semi colon and colon are used to combine two commands from different 17 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual nodes Example CONFigure VON MAX CONFigure VDELay MIN Command Forms Commands and queries have two different forms long and short The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder long form in lower case The commands can be written in capitals or lower case just so long as the short or long forms are complete An incomplete command will not be recognized Below are examples of correctly written commands Long CURRent
3. Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Syntax CURRent DUTY lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent DUTY Related CURRent FREquency Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the duty as a percentage MINIMUM or MIN Minimum duty MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum duty Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the duty as a percentage Example CURRent DUTY 50 Sets the duty to 50 Query example CURRent DUTY gt 50 Returns the duty 50 70 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Resistance Subsystem Commands RESistaince VA cassscscassstssietesdstaclesiensesescebieasdistanietiviacastatatss DRESistanCe VBnin irtiri aee ATE EE RESistance SRATe S RESistance Ti snsimusunosrinii ansas RE Sistance L2 rsrsrsrsrs rata r rE rE ARA AR RESistance SET RESistance LEVel RESistance RISE sesos0esersesesssoesssrerrsrsssseesssssssssssosossossossesse RESistance FALL ns RESista c Tln n n NRN RESistance TA nesenai ians n a RESistance FREquency sis RESistance DUTY ices cessevss csdsscdecsevcesseescessusdencoss aaa RESistance VA Description Sets or queries the CR mode A Value resistance This command is only applicable to static mode Note A different value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Note The optional command node VA can only be omitted when in static mode
4. PARallel B2 Configures the unit for use with 2 booster units Query example PARallel gt Mode Master Number 2 The unit is set to Master and there are connected slaves Step Commands CONFigute STE P C CH issnin 48 CONFipure STEP CCM scsissssoscessesssssosssesssossoseotssneseetoe 49 CONFigute STEP CCLisccssscsesscasess iiinis 50 CONFigure sss CONFigure STEP CREM saneren 51 CONFigute STEP CRM c csssscassssscvssesscsessssetseverseustenetees 51 CONFigure STEP CRL ae GONFigute S TEP GR ssccssssssstssssssstsssasssvssssstiststesteeasteraiis sSCONPipurte STEP Viniwtacsascisiessesccsssasssncsssseaseacitssdescense 53 CONFigure STEP CVL ats CONFisute STEP CV ornan A CONFigure STEP CPH CONFigure STEP CPM i sCONPioute STEP CP ssz nsstisscansnsssvestvapuesscbanessetpasors CONPig re STEP CP rininis Set CONFigure STEP CCH Description Configures the step resolution for CC High Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CCH lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CCH 48 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Parameter lt NR2 gt A Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the
5. Returns the step resolution 0 001V CONFigure STEP CV Description Returns the step resolution for each CV Mode range as a string Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CV Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the CVH and CVL step resolution settings Query example STEP CV gt CVH 0 01 CVL 0 001 Returns the CV mode step resolution for each range Set CON Figure STEP CPH Description Configures the step resolution for CP High Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CPH lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CPH Parameter lt NR2 gt W Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution 54 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Example STEP CPH 0 01 Sets the step resolution to 0 01W Query example STEP CPH gt CPH 0 01 Returns the step resolution 0 01W Set CONFigure STEP CPM Description Configures the step resolution for CP Medium Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CPM lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CPM Parameter lt NR2 gt W St
6. Syntax POWer L2 lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer L2 Parameter lt NR2 gt W Level2 power value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Level2 power value Example POWer L2 MIN Sets the power value to the minimum Query example POWer L2 gt 10W Returns the Level2 power setting Set POWer SET Description Sets or queries the CP dynamic mode Set value when the dynamic units are set to Percent This command is only applicable in dynamic mode Syntax POWer SET lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer SET 85 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Related POWer LEVel Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt W Set power value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Set power value Example POWer SET MIN Sets the power value to the minimum Query example POWer SET gt 10W Returns the Set power setting Set POWer LEVel Description Sets or queries the CP mode level percentage of the Set power value when the dynamic mode units are set to Percent Syntax POWer LEVel lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer LEVel Related POWer Set Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt level power value MINIMUM or MIN Min
7. step resolution Example STEP CCH 0 002A Sets the step resolution to 0 002A Query example STEP CCH gt CCH 0 002 Returns the step resolution 0 002A Set CONFigure STEP CCM Description Configures the step resolution for CC medium Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CCM lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CCMP Parameter lt NR2 gt A Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CCM 0 0002A Sets the step resolution to 0 0002A STEP CCMP uery example Query example CCM 0 0002 Returns the step resolution 0 0002A 49 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set CONFigure STEP CCL Description Configures the step resolution for CC low Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CCL lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CCL Parameter lt NR2 gt A Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Examp
8. 350 Queue overflow 360 Communication error 361 Parity error in program message 362 Framing error in program message 363 Input buffer overrun 365 Time out error Query Errors 400 Query error 410 Query INTERRUPTED COMMNAND OVERVIEW Indicates that the firmware detected a fault when using data storage This error is not an indication of physical damage or failure of any mass storage element An internal operation needed more memory than was available A specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused the error This code indicates that there is no room in the queue and an error occurred but was not recorded This is the generic communication error Parity bit not correct when data received A stop bit was not detected when data was received Software or hardware input buffer on serial port overflows with data caused by improper or nonexistent pacing This is a generic device dependent error This is the generic query error Indicates that a condition causing an INTERRUPTED Query error occurred 101 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 420 Query UNTERMINATED 430 Query DEADLOCKED 440 Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response Power On Event Commands 500 Power on User Request Event 600 User request Request Control Event 700 Request control Operation Complete Event 800 Operation complete 102 Indicates that a condition
9. Connected l4 PXD 2 TOO cTsS 8 DCD 1 ls I Strip Spaces Pe III Dump File to Port fe temp capture tet Error Not In Progress DSR 6 Ring 9 BREAK Enor KI Sendgile x Stop p ap a Char Count0000000 CPS 0 No UART Overt No Buffer Overfh No Other Errors jrealterm sourceforge net Repeats fl 8 The terminal display will return the following GW PEL 3XXX EXXXXXXX VX XX XXX manufacturer model serial number version 9 If Realterm fails to connect to the PEL 3000 please check all the cables and settings and try again 12 GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW GPIB Function Check Functionality Please use the National Instruments check Measurement amp Automation Controller software to confirm GPIB LAN functionality See the National Instrument website http www ni com for details Operation 1 Start the NI Measurement and Automation Explorer MAX program Using Windows press Start gt All Programs gt National Instruments gt Measurement amp Automation ni com Measurement amp Automation Explorer Version 4 6 2 Initializing NATIONAL Copyright 1999 2009 1 mel Il rights reserved INSTRUMENTS 2 From the Configuration panel access My System gt Devices and Interfaces gt GPIBO 13 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 3 Press the Scan for Instruments button 4 Inthe Connected I
10. USB Class USB CDC AMC AN Before USB can be used for remote control it is Note necessary to install the PEL 3000 USB device driver located on the accompanying User Manual CD Operation 1 Connect the USB cable to the rear panel USB B port Utility 2 Press gt Interface F3 and set the Interface setting to USB GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Configure GPIB Interface To use GPIB the optional GPIB port must be installed See the user manual for details Operation 1 Ensure the PEL 3000 is off before proceeding 2 Connect a GPIB cable from a GPIB controller to the GPIB port on the PEL 3000 3 Turn the PEL 3000 on Utility 4 Press gt Interface F3 and set the Interface setting to GPIB 5 Set the GPIB address GPIB address 0 30 GPIB constraints e Maximum 15 devices altogether 20m cable length 2m between each device e Unique address assigned to each device e At least 2 3 of the devices turned On e No loop or parallel connection Pin Assignment 12 1 24 13 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 4 Data I O 1 4 13 16 Data 1 O 5 8 5 EOI 17 REN 6 DAV 18 Ground DAV 7 NRFD 19 Ground NRFD 8 NDAC 20 Ground NDAC 9 IFC 21 Ground IFC 10 SRQ 22 Ground SRQ GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW 11 ATN 23 Ground ATN 12 SHIELD Ground 24 Single GND Configure RS232C RS232C Connector DB 9 Male Comfiguravion Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Stop Bit 1 2 Parity N
11. Sets the current range to Low Query example CRANGe gt Low The current range is set to Low Set MODE VRANge Description Configures the voltage range for all the applicable operating modes Syntax MODE VRANge HIGH LOW Query Syntax MODE VRANge Parameter HIGH High range LOW Low range Return parameter High High range Low Low range Example VRANge LOW Sets the voltage range to Low Query example VRANge gt LOW The voltage range is set to Low Set MODE RESPonse Description Returns the CV Mode and the CC CR Mode response speed Fast is the default response speed Syntax MODE RESPonse FAST SLOW 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 Query Syntax MODE RESPonse Parameter FAST Fast response SLOW Slow response 60 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW 0 1 1 10 response 0 2 1 5 response 0 5 1 2 response Note There is no parameter for 1 3 response Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns CV and the CC CR response speed as a string Example RESPonse FAST Sets the CV response to fast Query example RESPonse gt CV mode response FAST CC and CR mode their response 1 1 Set MODE DYNamic Description Sets or queries the switching mode Dynamic is the default mode Syntax MODE DYNamic DYNamic STATic Query Syntax MODE DYNamic Parameter DYNAMIC or DYN Set to Dynamic mode STATIC or STAT Set to Static mode
12. allow suffixes This error is generated when parsing a character data element Either the character data element contains an invalid character or the particular element received is not valid for the header The character data element contains more than twelve characters A legal character data element was encountered where prohibited by the device This error is generated when parsing a string data element A string data element was expected but was invalid for some reason A string data element was encountered but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing This error is generated when parsing a block data element A block data element was expected but was invalid for some reason GW INSTEK 168 Block data not allowed 170 Expression error 171 Invalid expression 178 Expression data not allowed 180 Macro error 181 Invalid outside macro definition 183 Invalid inside macro definition 184 Macro parameter error COMMNAND OVERVIEW A legal block data element was encountered but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing This error is generated when parsing an expression data element The expression data element was invalid A legal expression data was encountered but was not allowed by the device at this point in parsing This error is generated when defining a macro or executing a macro Indicates that a macro parameter placeholder lt numbe
13. command The PEL 3000 does not perform any self tests so will always return 0 pass for this command Query Syntax TST Return parameter lt NR1 gt 0 Pass Query example TST gt 0 xWAI Set Description Wait command Prevents new operations from executing until all pending operations have finished Query Syntax TRG Trigger Commands ABORt Set Description Turns the load off and the loads of all connected slave devices Query Syntax ABORt Set INPut Description Sets or queries the status of the load 30 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Syntax INPut lt Boolean gt OFF ON Query Syntax INPut Parameter OFF or 0 Load OFF parameter ON or 1 Load ON Return parameter 0 Load OFF 1 Load ON Example INPut ON Turns the load on Query example INPut gt 0 Indicates that the load is off Set INPut SHORt Description Shorts or opens the input terminals or queries their status Syntax INPut SHORt lt Boolean gt OFF ON Query Syntax INPutSHORt Parameter OFF or 0 Short OFF parameter ON or 1 Short ON Return parameter 0 Short OFF 1 Short ON Example INPut SHORt ON Shorts the input terminals Query example INPut SHORt gt 0 Indicates that the terminals are open 31 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Measurement Commands SME ASure CURRE 1 iiiar aneis IME ASute VOLT age
14. CONFigure CNTime CONFigure COTime EGONFigute CRU Nitssa CONFigure DYNamic seed CONFigure MEMO ry sccssssscessesscsscsesesseseeseessotessssaseatecaieneas es CONFPisure SHORE nenea a arar CONFigute GNG SPECtest CONFigure G CONFigure CONFigure E CONFigure CONFigure CONFigure OCP Description Sets or queries the OCP trip settings The OCP limit can be set to a specific value or the trip setting can be set to either limit the current or to turn the load off Syntax CONFigure OCP lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum LIMit LOFF Query Syntax CONFigure OCP Parameter lt NR2 gt A Current limit value 34 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current limit value MAXIMUM or MAX MAXimum current limit value LIMIT or LIM Limit the load LOFF Turn the load off Return parameter Returns a string with OPC setting followed by the OPC value Example OPC LIM Sets the OCP setting to limit Example2 OPC 77 000 Sets the OCP value to 77A Query example OPC gt LIMIT 77 000 The OCP setting is LIMIT and the OPC value is 77 000A Set CONFigure OPP Description Sets or queries the OPP trip settings The OPP limit can be set to a specific value or the trip setting can be set to either limit the power or to turn the load off Syntax CONFigure OPP lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum LIMit
15. GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual A Amps 1 00A Percentage 10 V Volts 5 00V W Watts 3 00W mS milliseconds 20mS mV Millivolts 150mV S Seconds 5S MHO Reciprocalof 0 02MHO one ohm mA uS Millamps 100mA uS microsecond Hz Hertz 1000Hz H aie LF Line feed code 0x0A 20 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Command List Common Commands Trigger JABOR eror sneer r E AR 30 Commands INPUT E E E T 30 Measurement MEASure CURRent ccccccccccesecssssscssssssessccsecssessssssesssssees 32 Commands MEASure VOLTage MEASure POWer Configure Subsystem Commands E CONFigure OVP CON Figure VDELay CONFigure RESPonse CONFigure CNTime CONFigure COTime CONFigure CRUnit CONFigure DYNamic sess CON Figure MEMO tyicsssstsssssssssstssssvssssassttssnessstarastasasieeaas ICONFigure SHOR tenran nnan n GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Parallel Commands Step Commands External Commands Mode Subsystem Commands 22 CONFigure STEP CCH CONFigure STEP CCM CONFigure STEP CCL CONFigure STEP CC CONFigure STEP CRH CONFigure STEP CRM CONFigure STEP CRL CONFigure STEP CR CONFigure STEP CVH CONFigure STEP CVL LEONPigure ST BPI GV i sccccescuss sscusecsncas case onaniaa CONFigure STEP C
16. LEVel form CURRENT LEVEL current level Short CURR LEV form curr lev Square Brackets Commands that contain square brackets indicate that the contents are optional The function of the command is the same with or without the square bracketed items as shown below For example for the query T CONFigure GNG PASS Both CONFigure GNG PASS and GNG are both valid forms 18 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Command CURRent Set 1 00A Format 1 Command header 3 Parameter 1 2 Space 4 Unit or suffix Common Type Description Example Input Parameters lt Boolean gt boolean logic 0 1 lt NRI gt integers 0 1 2 3 lt NR2 gt decimal 0 1 3 14 8 5 numbers lt NR3 gt floating point 4 5e 1 8 25e 1 lt NRf gt any of NR1 2 3 1 1 5 4 5e 1 MIN For commands this will set the Optional setting to the lowest value This parameter parameter can be used in place of any numerical parameter where indicated For queries it will return the lowest possible value allowed for the particular setting MAX For commands this will set the Optional setting to the highest value This parameter parameter can be used in place of any numerical parameter where indicated For queries it will return the highest possible value allowed for the particular setting Unit Suffixes Unit suffixes can be optionally Optional used with most NRf type input parameters parameters 19
17. MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance DUTY Related RESistance FREquency Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the duty as a percentage MINIMUM or MIN Minimum duty MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum duty Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the duty as a percentage Example RESistance DUTY 50 Sets the duty to 50 79 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query example RESistance DUTY gt 50 Returns the duty 50 80 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Voltage Subsystem Commands VOL Tage VA crini 81 VOL Tage VB uiis sisi nisinsin 81 Set VOLTage VA Description Sets or queries the CV mode A Value voltage or the CV voltage value Note The same value applies for each current range High Mid Low Note The optional command node VA can only be omitted when in static mode Syntax VOLTage VA lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax VOLTage VA Parameter lt NR2 gt V A Value voltage value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum voltage level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum voltage level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the A Value voltage value Example VOLTage VA MIN Sets the voltage value to the minimum Query example VOLTage VA gt 1 0V Returns the A Value voltage setting Set VOLTage VB Description Sets or queries the CV mode B Value Note The same value applies for each current range High Mid Low Syntax VOLT
18. Query Syntax CONFigure GNG DTIMe Parameter lt NR2 gt S Sets the Go NoGo delay time in seconds 0 0 1 0 with 0 1 second resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum delay time MAXimum or MAX Maximum delay time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the delay time in seconds Example lt GNG DTIMe 0 5 Sets the delay time to 0 5 seconds Query example GNG DTIMe gt 0 5 The delay time is 0 5 seconds Set CON Figure GNG MODE Description Sets or queries the entry mode for the Go NoGo settings The entry mode determines whether the Go NoGo limits are set as values or as a percentage value from a center reference value Syntax CONFigure GNG MODE PERCent VALue Query Syntax CONFigure GNG MODE Parameter PERCENT or PERC Sets the entry mode to VALUE or VAL Sets the entry mode to value Return parameter Percent entry mode Value Value entry mode Example GNG MODE PERCENT Sets the entry mode to GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Query example GNG MODE gt Percent The entry mode is CONFigure GNG PASS Description Queries the Go NoGo test result s This command can be used for all test modes CC CV CR CP Query Syntax CON Figure GNG PASS Return parameter NG No Go fail GO Go Pass Query example GNG gt GO Returns the Go NoGo test result Set CON Figure GNG H Description Sets or queries the high voltage current limit val
19. Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the switching mode Example MODE DYNamic DYN Set the switching mode to dynamic Query example MODE DYNamic gt Dynamic Dynamic Level Value Dynamic Time T1 T2 The switching mode is set to dynamic mode 61 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Current Subsystem Commands CU CU CU CU CU CU a ies CURRIE Vel cc cssievcsscaseisssendoscascestasvassisuiassasiassdeneaseinns 66 1CURRent RISE ennienni aiaia 66 CU CU CU CURRent FREquency sis MCURREMtI DUT Y ses cssssescsssisciecssscscetecs aa E CURRent VA Description Sets or queries the CC mode A Value static mode current This command is applicable to static modes Note A different current value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Note The VA node can only be omitted when in static mode Syntax CURRent VA lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent VA Parameter lt NR2 gt A A Value current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the A Value current value Example CURRent VA MIN Sets the current value to the minimum 62 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Query example CURRent VA gt 1 0A Returns the A Value current setting Set CURRent VB Description Sets or queries the CC mode B Valu
20. Returns the instrument identification as a string in the following format GW INSTEK PEL 3021 XXXXXXXX V VV Manufacturer GWINSTEK Model number PEL 3021 Serial number XXXXXXXX Firmware version V VV 26 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set OPC Description This command sets the OPC Operation Command Bit bit bit 0 of the Standard Event Status Register after the instrument has completed all pending operations The query will return the status of the OPC bit Syntax OPC Query Syntax OPC Return parameter lt NRI gt 1 Operation complete Query Example OPC gt Indicates that all pending operations are complete RCL Set Description The Recall Instrument State command restores the instrument settings from a previously saved memory setting Syntax RCL lt NR1 gt Parameter lt NRI gt 1 256 Memory number 1 to 256 Example RCL 20 Recall setting memory 20 RST Sel Description Resets the unit This is command forces the ABORt and CLS Query Syntax RST GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual xSAV Set Description The Save Instrument State command saves the instrument settings to one of the memory setting slots Syntax SAV lt NRI gt Parameter lt NRI1 gt 1 256 Memory number 1 to 256 Example SAV 20 Saves the current setting to memory 20 Set SRE Description Queries or sets the Service Request Enable register The Service Reque
21. applicable to dynamic mode only Note A different value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Syntax RESistance L2 lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance L2 Parameter lt NR2 gt level2 resistance value CR Unit OHM lt NR2 gt level2 conductance value CR Unit MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum resistance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum resistance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Level2 resistance value Example RESistance L2 MIN Sets the resistance value to the minimum Query example RESistance L2 gt 2 04082 Returns the Level2 resistance setting Set RESistance SET Description Sets or queries the CR dynamic mode Set value when the dynamic units are set to Percent This command is only applicable in dynamic mode Syntax RESistance SET lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance SET Related RESistance LEVel Commands GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Parameter lt NR2 gt Set resistance value CR Unit OHM lt NR2 gt Set conductance value CR Unit MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum conductance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum conductance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Set conductance value Example RESistance SET MIN Sets the conductance to the minimum Query example RESistance SET gt 200 Returns the Set conductance setting in MHO
22. causing an UNTERMINATED Query error occurred Indicates that a condition causing an DEADLOCKED Query error occurred Indicates that a query was received in the same program message after a query requesting an indefinite response was executed The instrument has detected an off to on transition in its power supply The instrument has detected the activation of a user request local control The instrument requested to become the active IEEE 488 1 controller in charge The instrument has completed all selected pending operations in accordance with the IEEE 488 2 synchronization protocol GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW 103
23. mA uS GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Example CURRent RISE MIN Sets the rising slew rate to the minimum Query example CURRent RISE gt 5000 Returns the rising slew rate as 5000mA uS Set CURRent FALL Description Sets the falling current slew rate for CC dynamic mode Syntax CURRent FALL lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent FALL Related CURRent FALL Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Falling current slew rate MINIMUM or MIN Minimum slew rate MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum slew rate Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the falling current slew rate in mA uS Example CURRent FALL MIN Sets the falling slew rate to the minimum Query example CURRent FALL gt 5000 Returns the falling slew rate as 5000mA uS Set CURRent T1 Description Sets the T1 timer settings for the CC dynamic mode Syntax CURRent T1 lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent T1 Related CURRent T2 Commands 67 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Parameter lt NR2 gt S TI timer setting in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T1 timer time in seconds Example CURRent T1 0 200 Sets the T1 timer time to 200ms Query example CURRent T1 gt 0 200 Returns the T1 timer time as 200mS Set CURRent T2 Description Sets the T2 timer settings fo
24. menu gt All Programs gt RealTerm gt realterm Tip to run as an administrator you can right click the Realterm icon in the Windows Start menu and select the Run as Administrator option GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW 6 After Realterm has started click on the Port tab Enter the Baud Parity Data bits Stop bits and Port number configuration for the connection The Hardware Flow Control Software Flow Control options can be left at the default settings Press Open to connect to the PEL 3000 x RealTerm Serial Capture Program 1 99 0 27 gt Displa Capture Pins Send Echo Port PicProg 2c n Clear Freeze Status e T ae PXD 2 Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Softwar T Control ITOO None 8bis Ibit C 2bits I Receive Xon Char 17 CTs 8 L E C 7bits Hardware Flow Control Transmit XoffChar 19 DCD 1 C Merk C Shits None C Ratsion b DSR 6 C Space C Sbits C DTR DSFC RS485 R1 Ring 9 E BREAK 7 Error Char Count 0000000 CPS 0 No UART Overr No Buffer Overfl No Other Errors realterm sourceforge net 11 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 7 Click on the Send tab In the EOL configuration check on the CR and LF check boxes Enter the query idn Click on Send ASCII x RealTerm Serial Capture Program 1 99 0 27 M 4 Display Por Capture Pins OZA PicProg An Clear Freeze i Status
25. viccscccccesiesscscczesecsesasseassosestciassatesseazeancoeeuss MEASure POWet oe sou SMEA Sure ETIME nasrni neni MEASure CURRent Description This command returns the load current Query Syntax MEASure CURRent Return parameter lt NR2 gt Load current in amps Query example MEASure CURRent gt 0 79860 Returns the load current in amps MEASure VOLTage Description This command returns the load voltage Query Syntax MEASure VOLTage Return parameter lt NR2 gt Load voltage in volts Query example MEASure VOLTage gt 1 49900 Returns the load voltage in volts MEASure POWer Description This command returns the power Query Syntax MEASure POWer Return parameter lt NR2 gt Power in watts Query example MEASure POWer gt 1 19695 Returns the power in watts 32 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW MEASure ETIMe Description Returns the amount of time the load has been on for in seconds elapsed time Query Syntax MEASure ETIME Return parameter lt NR2 gt Elapsed time in seconds Query example MEASure ETIME gt 316 0 Returns the elapsed time in seconds GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Configure Subsystem Commands CONFigure CONFigure UVP CONFigure O CONFigure A ER R E RRR 37 CONFigure ee CONFigute V DEM bay sranna n 38 CONFigure RESPONSE c2 c sssecsescscescesassetenississadiysibaistessaias 39
26. 214 Trigger deadlock 215 Arm deadlock 220 Parameter error 221 Settings conflict 222 Data out of range 223 Too much data COMMNAND OVERVIEW Indicates that the trigger source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GET and subsequent measurement query is received The measurement cannot be started until a GET is received but the GET would cause an INTERRUPTED error Indicates that the arm source for the initiation of a measurement is set to GET and subsequent measurement query is received The measurement cannot be started until a GET is received but the GET would cause an INTERRUPTED error Indicates that a program data element related error occurred Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due to the current device state Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the interpreted value was outside the legal range as defined by the device Indicates that a legal program data element of block expression or string type was received that contained more data than the device could handle due to memory or related device specific requirements 95 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 224 Illegal parameter value 225 Out of memory 226 Lists not same length 230 Data corrupt or stale 231 Data questionable 232 Invalid format 233 Invalid version 240 Hardware error 241 Hardware
27. CURRent L1 lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent L1 gt Parameter lt NR2 gt A Levell current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Levell current value Example CURRent L1 MIN Sets the current value to the minimum Query example CURRent L1 gt 1 0A Returns the Levell current setting Set CURRent L2 Description Sets or queries the CC mode Level2 current This command is only applicable to dynamic modes Note A different current value can be set for each range High Mid Low GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Syntax CURRent L2 lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent L2 Parameter lt NR2 gt A Level2 current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Level2 current value Example CURRent L2 MIN Sets the current value to the minimum Query example CURRent SET CURRent L2 gt 1 0A Returns the Level2 current setting Set Description Sets or queries the CC dynamic mode Set value when the dynamic units are set to Percent This command is only applicable in dynamic mode Syntax CURRent SET lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent SET Related CURRent LEVel Commands Paramet
28. DC Electronic Load PEL 3000 PROGRAMMING MANUAL VERSION 1 11 Dad ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER finn GW INSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK Table of Contents Table of Contents INTERFACE OVERVIEW wascssssntnancctasswoueguansaaniaevaenneananoccnanse 2 Front Panel Overview essees 3 Rear Panel Overview eessen 4 Interface Configuration ee 5 COMMNAND OVERVIEW cccccccccesssssseseesceeeeeeeeeenees 16 Command SyntaX seere 16 Command List eseese 21 Error Me SSaQeS ccceeecceeeeceeeeeenn ees 90 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual NTERFACE OVERVIEW This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488 2 based remote control Front Panel Overview ccccsccscsscsccscsecsscsccscsscescscescesens 3 Rear Panel Overview cccccssscsscssccsscescscesscsscescessenseues 4 Interface Configuration tec csicesnsscesncnnasussscavsvcsannnat
29. EP CRM lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CON Figure STEP CRMP Parameter lt NR2 gt Step resolution MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Example STEP CRM 0 08 Sets the step resolution to 0 080 Query example STEP CRM gt CRM 0 08 Returns the step resolution 0 080 Set CON Figure STEP CRL Description Configures the step resolution for CR Low Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CRL lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CRL Parameter lt NR2 gt Step resolution MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CRL 0 008 Sets the step resolution to 0 008U Query example STEP CRL gt CRL 0 008 Returns the step resolution 0 080 CONFigure STEP CR Description Returns the step resolution for each CR Mode range as a string Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CR Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the CRH CRM and CRL step resolution settings 52 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Query example
30. LOFF Query Syntax CONFigure OPP Parameter lt NR2 gt W Power limit value MINIMUM or MIN MINIMUM power limit value MAXIMUM or MAX MAXIMUM power limit value LIMIT or LIM Limit the load LOFF Turn the load off Return parameter Returns a string with OPP setting followed by the OPP value 35 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Example OPP LIMIT Sets the OCP setting to limit Example2 OPP 10 000 Sets the OPP value to 10W Query example OPP gt LIMIT 10 000 The OPP setting is LIMIT and the OPP value is 10 000W Set CON Figure UVP Description Sets or queries the UVP trip settings The UVP can also be cleared with this command Syntax CONFigure UVP lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure UVP Parameter lt NR2 gt V voltage limit value MINIMUM or MIN MINIMUM value MAXIMUM or MAX MAXIMUM value Return parameter Returns the UVP level lt NR2 gt Example UVP 10 00 Sets the UVP setting to 10V Query example UVP gt 10 0000 The UVP setting is 10 0000V Set CONFigure OVP Description Sets or queries the OVP trip settings The OVP can also be cleared with this command Syntax CONFigure OVP lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum 36 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Query Syntax CON Figure OVP Parameter lt NR2 gt V voltage limit value MINIMUM or MIN MINIMUM value MAXIMUM or MAX MAXIMUM valu
31. Manual 24 PO Wer FRE QUency esc sssrinin 88 POWer DUTY GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Common Commands CLS Set Description Clears the error queue Query Syntax CLS Set ESE Description Queries or sets the Standard Event Status Enable register The Standard Event Status Enable register determines which events can set the Event Summary bit ESB in the Status Byte Register Any bits that are set to 1 enable the corresponding event Each event is represented by a bit in the Standard Event Status Enable register Syntax ESE lt NRI1 gt Query Syntax ESE Parameter lt NR1 gt bit weight Bit number Description Return parameter 4 3 QYE 8 4 DDE 16 5 EXE 32 6 CME 25 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Example ESE 8 Sets bit 4 of the ESE register Query example ESE gt 12 Bits 3 and 4 are set in the Standard Event Status Enable register ESR Description Reads the Standard Event Status register This command will also clear the Standard Event Status register Query Syntax ESR Return parameter lt NR1 gt bit weight Bit number Description 4 3 QYE 8 4 DDE 16 5 EXE 32 6 CME Query example ESR gt 48 Bits 5 and 6 are set in the Standard Event register IDN Query Description Queries the manufacturer model number serial number and firmware version of the instrument Query Syntax IDN Return parameter lt string gt
32. PH CONFigure STEP CPM aa CONFigure STEP CPL vvssssssssssssssssssessssnsssssssssssssses CONFigure STERICR sic ccscatesscasecsscavetsecseesses geseess soueserace CONFigure EXTernal CONTrol CONFigure EXTernal LOA Donin CONFigure EXTernal SYNC sirisser MODE VRANge GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Current CU Subsystem CU Commands CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CURRent DUTY ooeeecccccccsccsessesscsseseeceeeeeescesecsessesecseeaserses 69 Resistance SRESistaniGe s VA sssissvssssseossees ssessscossescssosssssessssvasctosssotesssusued 71 Subsystem RESistance VB as SRESistanice S RAT 6 ees csssecsi csesseascaedeetehecsocdseencetassecteceessversecss 72 RESistance L1 RESistance L2 ae tRESistance SET ccccccessesecsessesecseeseeecseeeeescesecsesseesceeaseeses 74 TRESistance LEVel ccccsceccssscssssssccccnscsscecesssssncosssccasnseasaes 75 RESistance RISE ne DRESistance FALL uo ccesssecssessssssssscsssesssssscsssssssssssesseees tRESistanice T I oi c5cssccs Sisetsccssssecssaeescssshsctees e AIEE NE a RESistance T2 oo RESistance FREquency aa RESistance DUTY un ccccecscsecsessesecseeseeecseeeseseesecsessesecssenserses Commands Vo ltage VOLTage EVA Mia ina ea 81 Subsystem VOLT age VB ssse scssccsccesiess sscapese caesiesveseevenccansstseaveazutectus cates 81 Commands Power Subsystem Commands GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming
33. STEP CR gt CRH 0 8 CRM 0 08 CRL 0 008 Returns the CR mode step resolution for each range Set CON Figure STEP CVH Description Configures the step resolution for CV High Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CVH lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CVH Parameter lt NR2 gt V Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CVH 0 01V Sets the step resolution to 0 01V Query example STEP CVH gt CVH 0 01 Returns the step resolution 0 01V Set CON Figure STEP CVL Description Configures the step resolution for CV Low Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CON Figure STEP CVL lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CVL Parameter lt NR25 V Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution 53 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CVL 0 001V Sets the step resolution to 0 001V Query example STEP CVL gt CVH 0 001
34. Syntax RESistance VA lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance VA Parameter lt NR2 gt A Value resistance value CR Unit OHM lt NR2 gt A Value conductance value CR Unit MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum resistance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum resistance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the A Value resistance value Example RESistance VA MIN Sets the resistance value to the minimum 71 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query example RESistance VA gt 2 04082 Returns the A Value resistance setting Set RESistance VB Description Sets or queries the CR mode B Value resistance This command is applicable to static mode only Note A different value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Syntax RESistance VB lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance VB Parameter lt NR2 gt B Value resistance value CR Unit OHM lt NR2 gt B Value conductance value CR Unit MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum resistance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum resistance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the B Value resistance value Example RESistance VB MIN Sets the resistance value to the minimum Query example RESistance VB gt 2 04082 Returns the B Value resistance setting Set RESistance SRATe Description Sets or queries the current slew rate for CR
35. Unit OHM Sets the CR mode units to ohms Query example CRUnit gt OHM The CR mode units are ohms Set CON Figure DY Namic Description Sets the display units for when dynamic mode switching is used Units can be selected from Percent and Value See the user manual for further details This command will also configure whether to switch between each level using timers or a set duty cycle Syntax CONFigure DYNamic VALue PERCent TIME FDUTy Query Syntax CONFigure DYNamic Parameter VALUE or VAL Set the units to Value PERCENT or PERC Set the units to Percent 41 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual TIME Use timers for timing FDUTY or FUDT Use duty cycle for timing Return parameter lt ASCIlI string gt Return a string containing the unit mode and the timing mode Example CONFigure DYNamic VALue Sets the dynamic mode units to value Query example CONFigue DYNamic gt Dynamic Dynamic Level Value Dynamic Time T1 T2 Set CONFigure MEMory Description This command configures the how the files are recalled in local mode using the front panel interface By default when you try to recall a file or setting from memory a message will appear asking you to press the Enter key to confirm each time you wish to recall This command enables SAFEty or disables this feature DIRect Syntax CONFigure MEMory SAFety DIRect Query Syntax CONFigure MEMory Pa
36. VIEW External Control Commands CONFigure EXTernal CONT rol cccececeseneeeees 57 CONFigure EXTernal LOADOniIn occ 57 CONFigure EX Terna SYNG s ccccccctiicetpeninsesserienceeinn 58 Set CON Figure EXTernal CONTrol Description Configures the unit for external control or disables external control Syntax CON Figure EXTernal CONTrol OFF VOLTage RESistance RINV Related CON Figure EXTernal CONTrol Commands Parameter OFF Disables external control VOLTAGE or VOLT Sets the unit to external voltage control RESISTANCE or RES Sets the unit to external resistance control RINV Sets the unit to external resistance inverted control Return Parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the external control configuration Example EXTernal VOLT Turns external control voltage control on Query example EXTernal gt voltage The unit uses external voltage control Set CON Figure EXTernal LOADonin Description The LOADonin settings determine whether the load is turned on when an external switch is closed LOW or open HIGH GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Syntax CONFigure EXTernal LOADonin OFF HIGH LOW Related CONFigure EXTernal LOADonin Commands Parameter OFF LoadOnIN OFF HIGH LoadOnIN OPEN LOW LoadOnIN CLOSE Return Parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the Loadonin configuration as a string Example EXTernal LOADoni
37. age VB lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax VOLTage VB Parameter lt NR2 gt V B Value voltage value 81 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual MINIMUM or MIN Minimum voltage level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum voltage level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the B Value voltage value Example VOLTage VB MIN Sets the voltage value to the minimum Query example VOLTage VB gt 1 0V Returns the B Value voltage setting 82 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Power Subsystem Commands POWer FREquency ee POW er DUT Yiasccarsiaueii Giisininaananaaes Set POWer VA Description Sets or queries the CP mode A Value power This command is applicable to static mode only Note A different A Value can be set for different current ranges Note The VA node can only be omitted when in static mode Syntax POWer VA lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer VA Parameter lt NR2 gt W A Value power value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the A Value power value Example POWer VA MIN Sets the power value to the minimum Query example POWer VA gt 10W Returns the A Value power setting 83 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set POWer VB Description Sets or queries the CP mode B Value po
38. ages The following error messages may be encountered when reading the error queue Error Code and string Command Errors 0 NoError 100 Command Error 101 Invalid character 102 Syntax error 103 Invalid separator 104 Data type error 105 GET not allowed 108 Parameter not allowed 109 Missing parameter 110 Command header error 90 Description No error This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors A syntactic element contains a character which is invalid for that type An unrecognized command or data type was encountered The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegal character The parser recognized a data element different than the one allowed A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message More parameters were received than expected for the header Fewer parameters were received than required for the header An error was detected in the header GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW 111 Header separator error 112 Program mnemonic too long 113 Undefined header 114 Header suffix out of range 115 Unexpected number of parameters 120 Numeric data error 121 Invalid character in number 123 Exponent too large 124 Too many digits 128 Numeric data not allowed 130 Suffix error A character which is not a legal header separator was encountered while parsing the header The hea
39. an emulated serial port via USB The following instructions apply to version 1 99 0 27 Even though Realterm is used as an example to establish a remote connection any terminal program can be used that has similar functionality Ay Realterm can be downloaded on Sourceforge net Note free of charge For more information please see http realterm sourceforge net Operation 1 Download Realterm and install according to the instructions on the Realterm website 2 Connect the PEL 3000 via USB page 5 or via RS232 page 7 3 If using RS232 make note of the configured baud rate stop bits and parity 4 Go to the Windows device manager and find the COM port number for the connection For example go to the Start menu gt Control Panel gt Device Manager Double click the Ports icon to reveal the connected serial port devices and the COM port for the each connected device wo GW INSTEK 10 PEL 3000 Programming Manual If using USB the baud rate stop bit and parity settings can be viewed by right clicking the connected device and selecting the Properties option H E PCMCIA adapters H I Ports COM amp LPT s 4 Processors Update Driver Software H E SD host adapters Disable HJ Security Devices Uninstall i SM Driver E Sound video and game ci __ Scan for hardware changes Eg sor oortes fg System devices Start Realterm on the PC as an administrator Click Start
40. de Syntax RESistance FALL lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance FALL Related RESistance RISE Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Falling current slew rate mA uS 76 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW MINIMUM or MIN Minimum slew rate MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum slew rate Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the falling current slew rate in mA uS Example RESistance FALL MIN Sets the falling slew rate to the minimum Query example RESistance FALL gt 50 000 Returns the falling slew rate as 50mA uS Set RESistance T1 Description Sets the T1 timer settings for the CR dynamic mode Syntax RESistance T1 lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance T1 Related RESistance T2 Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt S T1 timer setting in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T1 timer time in seconds Example CURRent T1 0 200 CURRent T1 0 200S CURRent T1 200 mS Sets the T1 timer time to 200ms Query example CURRent T1 gt 0 200 Returns the T1 timer time as 200mS 77 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set RESistance T2 Description Sets the T2 timer settings for the CR dynamic mode Syntax RESistance T2 lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance T2 Related RESistance T1 Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt S T2 timer settin
41. der contains more than twelve characters The header is syntactically correct but it is undefined for this specific device The value of a numeric suffix attached to a program mnemonic The number of parameters received does not correspond to the number of parameters expected This error is generated when parsing a data element which appears to be numeric including the nondecimal numeric types An invalid character for the data type being parsed was encountered The magnitude of the exponent was larger than 32000 The mantissa of a decimal numeric data element contained more than 255 digits excluding leading zeros A legal numeric data element was received but the device does not accept one in this position for the header This error as well as errors 131 through 139 are generated when parsing a suffix 91 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 131 Invalid suffix 134 Suffix too long 138 Suffix not allowed 140 Character data error 141 Invalid character data 144 Character data too long 148 Character data not allowed 150 String data error 151 Invalid string data 158 String data not allowed 160 Block data error 161 Invalid block data 92 The suffix does not follow the syntax described in IEEE 488 2 or the suffix is inappropriate for this device The suffix contained more than 12 characters A suffix was encountered after a numeric element which does not
42. e static mode current This command is applicable to static modes Note A different current value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Syntax CURRent VB lt NR2 gt A MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent VB Parameter lt NR2 gt A B Value current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the B Value current value Example CURRent VB MIN Sets the current value to the minimum Query example CURRent VB gt 1 0A Returns the B Value current setting Set CURRent SRATe Description Sets or queries the current slew rate for CC static mode Syntax CURRent SRATe lt NR2 gt mA uS MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent S RATe Parameter lt NR2 gt mA us Sets the slew rate in mA uS MINIMUM or MIN Set to the highest slew rate MAXIMUM or MAX Set to the lowest slew rate 63 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the slew rate in mA uS Example CURRent SRATe MIN Sets the slew rate to the minimum Query example CURRent SRATe gt 5 0 Returns the slew rate as 5 0mA uS Set CURRent L1 Description Sets or queries the CC mode Level 1 current This command is only applicable to dynamic modes Note A different current value can be set for each range High Mid Low Syntax
43. e Return parameter Returns the OVP level lt NR2 gt Example OVP 10 00 Sets the OVP setting to 10V Query example OVP gt 10 0000 The OVP setting is 10 0000V Set CONFigure SSTart Description Sets or queries the Soft Start time setting Syntax CONFigure SSTart lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum OFF Query Syntax CONFigure SSTart Parameter lt NR2 gt S The soft start time in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time 0 second MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time OFF OFF 0 second Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the soft start time in seconds OFF Off Example SSTart OFF Turns the soft start function off Query example SSTart gt OFF The soft start function is off 37 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set CON Figure VON Description Sets or queries the Von voltage settings Syntax CONFigure VON lt NR2 gt V MINimum MAXimum LON LOFF Query Syntax CONFigure VON Parameter lt NR2 gt V The Von voltage level default unit is V MINIMUM or MIN Minimum Von voltage level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum Von voltage level LON Latch on LOFF Latch off Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the Von latch settings Example VON 10 0V Sets the Von voltage to 10 0 volts Query example VON gt Latch OFF 10 000 The Von voltage level is 10V Set CON Figure VDELay Description Sets or queries the Von Delay s
44. ep resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CPM 0 001 Sets the step resolution to 0 001W Query example STEP CPM gt CPM 0 001 Returns the step resolution 0 001W Set CONFigure STEP CPL Description Configures the step resolution for CP Low Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CPL lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum 55 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CPL Parameter lt NR2 gt W Step resolution MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CPL 0 0001 Sets the step resolution to 0 0001W Query example STEP CPL gt CPM 0 0001 Returns the step resolution 0 0001W CONFigure STEP CP Description Returns the step resolution for each CP Mode range as a string Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CP Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the CPH CPM and CPL step resolution settings Query example STEP CP gt CPH 0 01 CPM 0 001 CPL 0 0001 Returns the CP mode step resolution for each range 56 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVER
45. er lt NR2 gt A Set current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Set current value Example CURRent SET MIN Sets the current value to the minimum Query example CURRent SET gt 1 0A Returns the Set current setting 65 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set CURRent LEVel Description Sets or queries the CC mode level percentage of the Set current value when the dynamic mode units are set to Percent Syntax CURRent LEVel lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent LEVel Related CURRent SET Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt level current value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum current level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum current level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the level current value Example CURRent LEVel MIN Sets the level current value to the minimum Query example CURRent LEVel gt 50 Returns the Level as 50 percent Set CURRent RISE Description Sets the rising current slew rate for CC dynamic mode Syntax CURRent RISE lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent RISE Related CURRent FALL Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Rising current slew rate MINIMUM or MIN Minimum slew rate MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum slew rate Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the rising current slew rate in
46. ettings in seconds Syntax CONFigure VDELay lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum OFF Query Syntax CONFigure VDELay Parameter lt NR2 gt S The delay time in seconds OFF Disable the delay time MINIMUM or MIN Minimum delay time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum delay time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the delay time in seconds GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Example VDELay 1 5 mS Sets the delay time to 1 5mS VDELay 0 0015 S Sets the delay time to 1 5mS Query example VDELay gt 0 0015 The delay time is 1 5mS Set CONFigure RESPonse Description Sets or queries the response speed This is the equivalent to the CV Mode Response Speed or CC and CR Mode Response Speed settings on the front panel Syntax CONFigure RESPonse lt NR2 gt 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 MINimum MAXimum FAST SLOW Query Syntax CONFigure RESPonse Parameter lt NR2 gt 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 for CC or CR mode only MINIMUM or MIN Minimum response speed MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum response speed FAST Fast response speed CV mode only SLOW Slow response speed CV mode only Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the response settings for all the applicable modes as a string Example CONFigure RESPonse MAX Sets the response to the maximum 39 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query example CONFigure RESPonse gt CV mode response FAST CC and CR mode their response 1 1 Returns the
47. g in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T2 timer time in seconds Example RESistance T2 0 200 Sets the T2 timer time to 200ms Query example RESistance T2 gt 0 200 Returns the T2 timer time as 200mS Set RESistance FREquency Description Sets the CR dynamic mode switching frequency This command along with the RESistance Duty command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode Syntax RESistance FREquency lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance FREquency Related RESistance DUTY Commands 78 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the switching frequency in hertz MINIMUM or MIN Minimum frequency MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum frequency Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the frequency in hertz Example RESistance FREquency 60 Sets frequency to 60Hz Query example RESistance FREquency gt 60 Returns the switching frequency 60Hz Set RESistance DUTY Description Sets the positive duty cycle for the CR dynamic mode switching frequency This command along with the RESistance FREquency command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode Syntax RESistance DUTY lt NR2 gt MINimum
48. iernecntcrsacte Configure to USB Remote Interface Configure GPIB Interface Configure RS2326 srnasrpni np nann RS232C USB Remote Control Function Check Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection GPIB Function Check GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW Front Panel Overview PEL 3021 PEL 3041 shown Air inlet LCD Display Function keys Power key ee Oe Help Utility i Ne On Off A Scroll wheel Input MON OUT USB Port Preset Number pad Clear terminals TRIG OUT and Shift keys Lock and Enter keys GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Rear Panel Overview PEL 3021 PEL 3041 shown Frame control ports Remote sense Rear panel Ji J2 inputs inputs RS2320 RS232C port ont USB mp USB device port GPIB Power socket Exhaust fan GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW Interface Configuration Configure to USB Remote Interface USB PC side Type A host configuration connector PEL 3000 side Rear panel Type B slave connector Speed 2 0 full speed
49. imum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the level current value Example POWer LEVel MIN Sets the level power value to the minimum Query example POWer LEVel gt 50 Returns the Level as 50 percent 86 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set POWer T1 Description Sets the T1 timer settings for the CP dynamic mode Syntax POWer T1 lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer T1 Related POWer T2 Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt TI timer setting in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T1 timer time in S Example POWer T1 0 200 Sets the T1 timer time to 200ms Query example POWer T1 gt 0 200 Returns the T1 timer time as 200mS Set POWer T2 Description Sets the T2 timer settings for the CP dynamic mode Syntax POWer T2 lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer T2 Related POWer T1 Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt T2 timer setting in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T2 timer time in mS GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Example POWer T2 0 200 Sets the T2 timer time to 200ms Query example POWer T2 gt 0 200 Returns the T2 timer time as 200mS Set POWer FREquency Description Sets the CP dynamic mode sw
50. in a program Certain operations dealing with programs may be illegal while the program is running Indicates that a syntax error appears in a downloaded program Indicates that a user request has directly or indirectly caused an error related to memory or lt data_handle gt s this is not the same as bad memory 99 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 292 Referenced name does not exist 293 Referenced name already exists 294 Incompatible type Indicates that the type or structure of a memory item is inadequate Device Specific Errors 300 Device specific error This is the generic device dependent error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors 310 System error Indicates that some error termed system error by the device has occurred 311 Memory error Indicates some physical fault in the device s memory such as parity error 312 PUD memory lost Indicates that the protected user data saved by the PUD command has been lost 313 Calibration memory lost Indicates that nonvolatile calibration data used by the CAL command has been lost 314 Save recall memory lost Indicates that the nonvolatile data saved by the SAV command has been lost 315 Configuration memory lost Indicates that nonvolatile configuration data saved by the device has been lost 100 GW INSTEK 320 Storage fault 321 Out of memory 330 Self test failed 340 Calibration failed
51. itching frequency This command along with the POWer Duty command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode Syntax POWer FREquency lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer FREquency Related POWer Duty Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the switching frequency in hertz MINIMUM or MIN Minimum frequency MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum frequency Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the frequency in hertz Example POWer FREquency 60 Sets the frequency to 60Hz Query example POWer FREquency gt 60 Returns the switching frequency 60Hz 88 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set POWer DUTY Description Sets the duty cycle for the CP dynamic mode switching frequency This command along with the POWer FREquency command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode Syntax POWer DUTY lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer DUTY Related POWer FREquency Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the duty as a percentage MINIMUM or MIN Minimum duty MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum duty Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the duty as a percentage Example POWer DUTY 50 Sets the duty to 50 Query example POWer DUTY gt 50 Returns the duty 50 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Error Mess
52. le STEP CCL 0 02mA Sets the step resolution to 0 02mA Query example STEP CCL gt CCL 0 00002 Returns the step resolution 0 00002A CONFigure STEP CC Description Returns the step resolution for each CC Mode range as a string Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CC Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the CCH CCM and CCL step resolution settings Query example STEP CC gt CCH 0 002 CCM 0 0002 CCL 0 00002 Returns the CC mode step resolution for each range GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set CON Figure STEP CRH Description Configures the step resolution for CR High Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure STEP CRH lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CONFigure STEP CRH Parameter lt NR2 gt Step resolution MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum step resolution MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum step resolution Return parameter lt ASCII string gt Returns the range and the step resolution Example STEP CRH 0 8 Sets the step resolution to 0 8U Query example STEP CRH gt CRH 0 8 Returns the step resolution 0 80 Set CONFigure STEP CRM Description Configures the step resolution for CR Medium Range Note The step resolution setting will be automatically rounded to the closest multiple of the base resolution Syntax CONFigure ST
53. missing 250 Mass storage error 96 Used where an exact value from a list of possibilities was expected The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation Attempted to use LIST structure having individual LIST s of unequal lengths Possibly invalid data new reading started but not completed since last access Indicates that measurement accuracy is suspect Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the data format or structure is inappropriate Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the version of the data is incorrect to the device Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a hardware problem in the device Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of missing device hardware Indicates that a mass storage error occurred GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW 251 Missing mass storage 252 Missing media 253 Corrupt media 254 Media full 255 Directory full 256 File name not found 257 File name error 258 Media protected 260 Expression error Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of missing mass storage Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a missing media Indicates that a legal program command or
54. n OFF Turns external control off Query example EXTernal LOADonin gt OFF External control is off Set CONFigure EXTernal SYNC Description Turns the external trigger sync mode on or off Syntax CONFigure EXTernal SYNC lt Boolean gt OFF ON Return Syntax CONFigure EXTernal SYNC Parameter OFF or 0 ITurns external sync on ON or 1 Turns external sync off Return Parameter lt ASCII string gt Sync Mode configuration as a string Example EXTernal SYNC OFF Turns Sync mode off Query example EXTernal SYNC gt OFF Sync mode is off 58 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Mode Subsystem Commands Set MODE Description Sets the operating mode Syntax MODE CC CR CV CP CCCV CRCV CPCV Query Syntax MODE Parameter Return CC CC mode parameter CR CR mode CV CV mode CP CP mode CCCV CC CV mode CRCV CR CV mode CPCV CP CV mode Example MODE CC Sets the mode to CC mode Query example MODE gt CC Returns the operating mode CC mode Set MODE CRANge Description Configures the current range for all the applicable operating modes Syntax MODE CRANge HIGH MIDDle LOW Query Syntax MODE CRANGe Parameter HIGH High range MIDDLE or MIDD Middle range 59 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual LOW Low range Return parameter High High range Mid Middle range Low Low range Example CRANGe LOW
55. nition Indicates that the macro label defined in the DMC command was a legal string syntax but could not be accepted by the device Indicates that the macro definition improperly used a macro parameter placeholder Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the string or block contents were too long for the device to handle Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the device found it to be recursive GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW 277 Macro redefinition not allowed Indicates that a syntactically legal 278 Macro header not found 280 Program error 281 Cannot create program 282 Illegal program name 283 Illegal variable name 284 Program currently running 285 Program syntax error 286 Program runtime error 290 Memory use error 291 Out of memory macro label in the DMC command could not be executed because the macro label was already defined Indicates that a syntactically legal macro label in the GMC query could not be executed because the header was not previously defined Indicates that a downloaded program related execution error occurred Indicates that an attempt to create a program was unsuccessful A reason for the failure might include not enough memory The name used to reference a program was invalid An attempt was made to reference a nonexistent variable
56. nstruments panel the PEL 3000 should be detected as Instrument 0 with the address the same as that configured on the PEL 3000 5 Double click the Instrument 0 icon 6 Click on Communicate with Instrument 7 Inthe NI 488 2 Communicator window ensure IND is written in the Send String text box Click on the Query button to send the IDN query to the instrument 8 The String Received text box will display the query return GW PEL 3XXX EXXXXXXX VX XX XXX manufacturer model serial number version 14 GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW 9 The function check is complete 15 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Com MNAND OVERVIEW The Command overview chapter lists all PEL 3000 commands in functional order as well as alphabetical order The command syntax section shows you the basic syntax rules you have to apply when using commands Command Syntax Compatible IEEE488 2 Partial compatibility senate SCPI 1999 Partial compatibility Command SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Structure Instruments commands follow a tree like structure organized into nodes Each level of the command tree is a node Each keyword ina SCPI command represents each node in the command tree Each keyword node of a SCPI command is separated by a colon For example the diagram below shows an SCPI sub structure and a command example MODE CRANGe
57. one Odd Even Operation 1 Connect an RS232C cable from the PC to the rear panel RS232 port Utility 2 Press gt Interface F3 and set the Interface setting to RS232 3 Set the Baud Rate Stop Bit and Parity settings Pin Assignment 12345 2 RxD Receive data lo 0 3 TxD Transmit data 5 GND 6789 4 6 9 No connection PC Connection Use a null modem connection as shown in the diagram below PEL 3000 Pin2 RxD Pin3 TxD Pin5 GND GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual RS232C USB Remote Control Function Check Functionality Invoke a terminal application such as check RealTerm For RS232C set the COM port baud rate stop bit data bit and parity accordingly To check the COM settings see the Device Manager in the PC For WinXP Control panel System Hardware tab Run this query command via the terminal after the instrument has been configured for RS232 USB remote control page 5 idn This should return the Manufacturer Model number Serial number and Firmware version in the following format o GW INSTEK PEL 3000 XXXXXXXXXXXX V X X X X Manufacturer GW INSTEK Model number PEL 3000 Serial number XXXXXXXXXXXX Firmware version V X X X oo GW INSTEK INTERFACE OVERVIEW Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection Background Realterm is a terminal program that can used to communicate with a device attached to the serial port of a PC or via
58. queries the center voltage current limit value The center voltage limit value is used as the center reference value when the entry mode is set to percent CONFigure GNG Mode PERCent Syntax CONFigure GNG C lt NR2 gt Query Syntax CONFigure GNG C 46 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the center voltage current limit value in volts amps Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the center voltage current limit value in volts amps Example GNG C 10 0 Sets the center voltage current limit value to 10V or A Parallel Commands ECONFigure PAR allel nep 47 Set CON Figure PARallel Description Configures the unit for parallel operation or queries its state This command configures the unit as a Master or Slave and configures how many slave units are connected if the unit is configured as a master Syntax CONFigure PARallel OFF MASTer SLAVe P2 P3 P4 P5 B1 B2 B3 B4 Query Syntax CON Figure PARallel Parameter P2 P3 P4 or P5 Number of connected slaves B1 B2 B3 or B4 Number of connected booster OFF Turn parallel mode off MASTER or MAST Sets the unit to Master SLAVE or SLAV Sets the unit to Slave Return parameter lt ASCIlI string gt Returns an ASCII string with the mode of the unit Master Slave and the number of connected devices GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Example PARallel MAST Sets the unit to Master
59. query could not be executed because of corrupt media Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the media was full Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the media directory was full Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the file name on the device media was not found Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the file name on the device media was in error Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the media was protected Indicates that a expression program data element related error occurred 97 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual 261 Math error in expression 270 Macro error 271 Macro syntax error 272 Macro execution error 273 Illegal macro label 274 Macro parameter error 275 Macro definition too long 276 Macro recursion error 98 Indicates that a syntactically legal expression program data element could not be executed due to a math error Indicates that a macro related execution error occurred Indicates that that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence according to IEEE 488 2 could not be executed due to a syntax error within the macro definition Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed due to some error in the macro defi
60. r was encountered outside of a macro definition Indicates that the program message unit sequence sent with a DDT or DMC command is syntactically invalid Indicates that a command inside the macro definition had the wrong number or type of parameters 93 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Execution Errors 200 Execution error 201 Invalid while in local 202 Settings lost due to rtl 203 Command protected 210 Trigger error 211 Trigger ignored 212 Arm ignored 213 Init ignored 94 This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates only that an Execution Error as defined in IEEE 488 2 has occurred Indicates that a command is not executable while the device is in local due to a hard local control Indicates that a setting associated with a hard local control was lost when the device changed to LOCS from REMS or to LWLS from RWLS Indicates that a legal password protected program command or query could not be executed because the command was disabled Indicates that a GET TRG or triggering signal was received and recognized by the device but was ignored because of device timing considerations Indicates that an arming signal was received and recognized by the device but was ignored Indicates that a request for a measurement initiation was ignored as another measurement was already in progress GW INSTEK
61. r the CC dynamic mode Syntax CURRent T2 lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent T2 Related CURRent T1 Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt S T2 timer setting in seconds MINIMUM or MIN Minimum time MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum time Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the T2 timer time in secondes Example CURRent T2 0 200 Sets the T2 timer time to 200ms Query example CURRent T2 gt 0 200 Returns the T2 timer time as 200mS 68 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set CURRent FREquency Description Sets the CC dynamic mode switching frequency This command along with the CURRent Duty command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to Freq Duty This command is only applicable for dynamic mode Syntax CURRent FREquency lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax CURRent FREquency Related CURRent DUTY Commands Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the switching frequency in hertz MINIMUM or MIN Minimum frequency MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum frequency Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the frequency in hertz Example CURRent FREquency 60 Sets frequency to 60Hz Query example CURRent FREquency gt 60 Returns the switching frequency 60Hz Set CURRent DUTY Description Sets the positive duty cycle for the CC dynamic mode switching frequency This command along with the CURRent FREquency command is used when the dynamic time setting is set to
62. rameter SAFETY or SAF Safety setting DIRECT or DIR Directly recall the chosen file Return parameter Safety Safety setting Direct Directly setting Example CONFigure MEMory SAFEty Enables the safety setting Query example CONFigure MEMory gt Safety The safety setting is enabled 42 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Set CONFigure SHORt Description Configures the short key Syntax CONFigure SHORt TOGGle HOLD Query Syntax CONFigure SHORt Parameter HOLD Sets the button configuration to hold TOGGLE or TOGG Sets the button configuration to toggle Return parameter Toggle Toggle Hold Hold Example CONFigure SHORt TOGGle Sets the Short key configuration to toggle Query example CONFigure SHORt gt Toggle The Short key is configured to toggle Set CON Figure GNG SPECtest Description Enables Disables Go NoGo testing SPEC test ON SPEC test OFF Syntax CON Figure GNG SPECtest lt Boolean gt OFF ON Query Syntax CON Figure GNG SPECtest Parameter OFF or O SPEC test OFF Return parameter ON or 1 SPEC test ON Example GNG SPECtest ON Turns Go NoGo testing on Query example GNG SPECtest gt OFF Indicates that Go NoGo testing is off GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set CONFigure GNG DTIMe Description Sets or queries the Go NoGo delay time Syntax CONFigure GNG DTIMe lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum
63. response as CV fast and CC CR 1 1 Set CONFigure CNTime Description Turns the Count Time timer function on or off Syntax CONFigure CNTime lt Boolean gt OFF ON Query Syntax CONFigure CNTime Parameter OFF or 0 Turns the Count Time Return parameter timer off ON or 1 Turns the Count Time timer on Example CON Figure CNTime ON Turns the Count Time timer on Query example CONFigure CNTime gt ON Count Time is turned on Set CONFigure COTime Description Sets or queries the load cutoff time A cutoff time of 0 seconds is the equivalent of disabling the cutoff time Syntax CONFigure COTime lt NR2 gt S MINimum MAXimum OFF Query Syntax CONFigure COTime Parameter lt NR2 gt S Cut off time in seconds 1 3599999 OFF Turns the cutoff time off MINIMUM or MIN Sets the cutoff time to the maximum MAXIMUM or MAX Sets the cutoff time to the minimum GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the cutoff time Example COTime MAX Sets the cutoff time to the maximum Query example COTime gt 3599999 The cutoff time is set to3599999 seconds Set CON Figure CRUnit Description Sets or queries the CR mode setting units Syntax CONFigure CRUnit OHM MHO Query Syntax CONFigure CRUnit Parameter OHM Set the units to ohms Return parameter MHO Set the units to mho conductance Example CR
64. st Enable register determines which events in the Status Byte register can set the Master Summary bit MSB in the Status Byte Register Any bits that are set to 1 will cause the MSS bit to be set Syntax SRE lt NRI1 gt Query Syntax SRE Parameter lt NR1 gt bit weight Bit number Description Return parameter 1 1 Not used 2 2 ERR 4 3 CSUM 8 4 QUES 16 5 MAV 32 6 ESB 64 7 RQS_MSS 128 8 OPER Note Bit 1 and 2 cannot be set however bit 2 ERR can be returned Example SRE 8 Sets bit 4 of the Service Request Enable register GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Query example SRE gt 12 Bits 3 and 4 are set in the Service Request Enable register STB Description Reads the Status Byte register This command will not clear the Status Byte register If the Master Summary Status bit MSS is set it indicates that there is a reason for a service request Query Syntax STB Return parameter lt NR1 gt bit weight Bit number Description 1 1 Not used 2 2 ERR 4 3 CSUM 8 4 QUES 16 5 MAV 32 6 ESB 64 7 RQS_MSS 128 8 OPER Note Bit 1 and 2 cannot be set however bit 2 ERR can be returned Query example STB gt 36 Bits 3 and 6 are set in the Status Byte register TRG Set Description This command triggers the unit Query Syntax TRG 29 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual TST Description This command is a standard SCPI self test
65. static mode Syntax RESistance SRATe lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance SRATe Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the slew rate in mA uS MINIMUM or MIN Set to the highest slew rate 72 GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW MAXIMUM or MAX Set to the lowest slew rate Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the slew rate in mA uS Example RESistance SRATE MIN Sets the slew rate to the minimum Query example RESistance L RESistance SRATE gt 5 0000 Returns the slew rate as 5mA uS Set Description Sets or queries the CR mode Level1 conductance This command is only applicable to dynamic mode Note A different value can be set for each current range High Mid Low Syntax RESistance L1 lt NR2 gt MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax RESistance L1 Parameter lt NR2 gt levell resistance value CR Unit OHM lt NR2 gt levell conductance value CR Unit MHO MINIMUM or MIN Minimum resistance level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum resistance level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the levell resistance value Example RESistance L1 MIN Sets the resistance value to the minimum Query example RESistance L1 gt 2 04082 Returns the levell resistance setting 73 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Set RESistance L2 Description Sets or queries the CR mode level2 resistance This command is
66. ue If the entry mode is set to value the high voltage current limit value units are in volts amps If the entry mode is set to percent the high voltage current limit value units are in percent Syntax CONFigure GNG H lt NR2 gt Query Syntax CON Figure GNG H Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the high voltage current limit value in volts amps or in percent Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the high voltage current limit value in volts amps or as Example GNG H 100 0 Sets the high voltage limit value to 100 45 GW INSTEK PEL 3000 Programming Manual Query example GNG H gt 100 0 Returns the high voltage limit value as 100 0 Set CONFigure GNG L Description Sets or queries the low voltage current limit value If the entry mode is set to value the low voltage current limit value units are in volts amps If the entry mode is set to percent the low voltage current limit value units are in percent Syntax CONFigure GNG L lt NR2 gt Query Syntax CONFigure GNG L Parameter lt NR2 gt Sets the low voltage current limit value in volts amps or in percent Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the low voltage current limit value in volts amps or as Example GNG L 10 0 Sets the low voltage limit value to 10 Query example GNG L gt 10 0 Returns the low voltage limit value as 10 0 Set CON Figure GNG C Description Sets or
67. wer This command is only applicable to static mode Note A different B Value can be set to different current ranges Syntax POWer VB lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer VB Parameter lt NR2 gt W B Value power value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the B Value power value Example POWer VB MIN Sets the power value to the minimum Query example POWer VB gt 10W Returns the B Value power setting Set POWer L1 Description Sets or queries the CP mode Level1 power This command is applicable to dynamic mode only Note A different Levell value can be set for different current ranges Syntax POWer L1 lt NR2 gt W MINimum MAXimum Query Syntax POWer L1 Parameter lt NR2 gt W Levell power value MINIMUM or MIN Minimum power level MAXIMUM or MAX Maximum power level Return parameter lt NR2 gt Returns the Levell power value g GW INSTEK COMMNAND OVERVIEW Example POWer L1 MIN Sets the power value to the minimum Query example POWer L1 gt 10W Returns the Lewell power setting Set POWer L2 Description Sets or queries the CP mode Level2 power This command is only applicable to dynamic mode Note A different Level2 value can be set to different current ranges

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